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  • boyernumismaticsboyernumismatics Posts: 473 ✭✭✭✭

    @ricko said:
    @boyernumismatics...Is this the same name on Instagram?? Cheers, RickO

    Yes it is. My profile picture is the obverse of the coin that I have as my Profile picture on here.l

    Thanks!

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @OwenSeymour.... Wow.... I just skimmed through your Instagram coins....IMPRESSIVE!!! I would recommend other forum members follow you.... amazing array of coins. Cheers, RickO

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @boyernumismatics...Wow... nice coins..... very impressive also..... Hope forum members follow your site.... I am sure there are many offerings that will appeal to members here. Cheers, RickO

  • Owen1793Owen1793 Posts: 368 ✭✭✭✭

    @ricko said:
    @OwenSeymour.... Wow.... I just skimmed through your Instagram coins....IMPRESSIVE!!! I would recommend other forum members follow you.... amazing array of coins. Cheers, RickO

    Appreciate It, and I'm glad you like it!

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    There is literally TONS of tarnish on their Instagram listings..... Also some coins I like..... There are plenty of coins for everyone on both those sites....Cheers, RickO

  • Owen1793Owen1793 Posts: 368 ✭✭✭✭

    @MrEureka said:
    My question: If you had to put 10K into some coins at current levels and hold them for 10 years before selling, what would you buy? That's my way of asking which coins you really believe in, as opposed to the coins that you buy and sell on a daily basis, just because you can do it profitably.

    If I were to invest 10K for a long term investment in coins I would seek genuinely rare, and desirable coins. Older type coins, early copper, personal preference would definitely play a role and I would look to buy high grade and very attractive franklin & walking liberty halves, as well as better date Washington's in high grades.

  • Owen1793Owen1793 Posts: 368 ✭✭✭✭

    @ricko said:
    There is literally TONS of tarnish on their Instagram listings..... Also some coins I like..... There are plenty of coins for everyone on both those sites....Cheers, RickO

    Haha I'm glad you managed to find a few more well preserved coins in between all the tarnish ;)

  • boyernumismaticsboyernumismatics Posts: 473 ✭✭✭✭

    @ricko said:
    @boyernumismatics...Wow... nice coins..... very impressive also..... Hope forum members follow your site.... I am sure there are many offerings that will appeal to members here. Cheers, RickO

    @shorecoll said:
    Wow, if Rick likes it, there must not be any tarnish! lol!

    @ricko said:
    There is literally TONS of tarnish on their Instagram listings..... Also some coins I like..... There are plenty of coins for everyone on both those sites....Cheers, RickO

    @OwenSeymour said:

    @ricko said:
    There is literally TONS of tarnish on their Instagram listings..... Also some coins I like..... There are plenty of coins for everyone on both those sites....Cheers, RickO

    Haha I'm glad you managed to find a few more well preserved coins in between all the tarnish ;)

    LOL, yeah I deal mostly in toned coins because that's simply my personal preference, however, I do like and have my fair share of blast white beauties, such as this one from a recent sub:

  • CoinstartledCoinstartled Posts: 10,135 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @OwenSeymour said:

    @jwitten said:

    @keets said:
    what are you doing to "give back" to the Hobby, or is it just a source of income for you??

    Every dealer "gives back" by getting nice coins graded, offering coins for people to buy to expand their collection, etc. You make it sound like being a dealer and making a profit is a bad thing.

    I've met a lot of people who find it absurd that coin dealers should profit. Apparently to some dealers should just act as public servants to coin collectors investing their lives and thousands of dollars to generate no profit lol.

    It is honorable in any profession to not only earn a nice income but add something positive to the community in which you thrive. Education is one thing that numismatists can share. Most any kid is fascinated to see a hundred and fifty year old coin in decent condition. That sort of transcends Iphones and video games. Coins are magic and bringing fresh interest into the hobby is of benefit to us all.

  • basetsbbasetsb Posts: 508 ✭✭✭✭

    @OwenSeymour is the best coin dealer on the internet in terms of trust, shipping, prices and quality of coins. He is the only person who I would send a large sum of money to over the internet and not worry about it.

    @basetsb_coins on Instagram

  • MorganMan94MorganMan94 Posts: 1,330 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Alright guys you swayed me to do something I never thought I would.....join Instagram. I don't think I will post any photos or anything but if it can help me find coins or give me some to look at might as well, who knows I might even delete it shortly after (someone told me there were a lot of coin groups on Facebook but the ones I found wouldn't accept my invitation). So @OwenSeymour and @boyernumismatics what do I have to do to follow you?

  • Owen1793Owen1793 Posts: 368 ✭✭✭✭

    @MorganMan94 said:
    Alright guys you swayed me to do something I never thought I would.....join Instagram. I don't think I will post any photos or anything but if it can help me find coins or give me some to look at might as well, who knows I might even delete it shortly after (someone told me there were a lot of coin groups on Facebook but the ones I found wouldn't accept my invitation). So @OwenSeymour and @boyernumismatics what do I have to do to follow you?

    Awesome!! All you have to do to follow I or anyone else is search "@_TheirNameHere". And you'll come across there page and there will be a huge follow button for you. To find me search @pa_coins. To find Sean search @boyernumismatics. To discover coin pages you should check out who I follow, you can do so by tapping the "following 258 users" button on my profile. Enjoy!

  • Owen1793Owen1793 Posts: 368 ✭✭✭✭

    @basetsb said:
    @OwenSeymour is the best coin dealer on the internet in terms of trust, shipping, prices and quality of coins. He is the only person who I would send a large sum of money to over the internet and not worry about it.

    Appreciate the love <3

  • bestdaybestday Posts: 4,242 ✭✭✭✭

    Got a feeling about this thread ... Is this a banned poster from before, that has joined up again ?
    12 Ebay sales in last 6 months ...all except a couple , under 50 bucks ..most of ebay OP feedback was from buying ,
    Planning now to do mostly wholesale hundreds of coins ?
    Mostly Private sales ? my past experience showing red ....

  • Owen1793Owen1793 Posts: 368 ✭✭✭✭

    @bestday said:
    Got a feeling about this thread ... Is this a banned poster from before, that has joined up again ?
    12 Ebay sales in last 6 months ...all except a couple , under 50 bucks ..most of ebay OP feedback was from buying ,
    Planning now to do mostly wholesale hundreds of coins ?
    Mostly Private sales ? my past experience showing red ....

    I suppose I understand the concern, but I have plenty of references including several prestigious coin dealers/ pcgs graders. Steve Feltner owner of Americana Rare Coin and PCGS grader has mentored me for around 2 years now, as well and John, Amber, Ed & Ed Jr Hipps. I have never been on these threads under another account and of course have never been banned from any pcgs forum on any acount.
    I can provide dozens or perhaps hundreds of customer recommendations if you would like.

  • Owen1793Owen1793 Posts: 368 ✭✭✭✭

    @bestday said:
    Got a feeling about this thread ... Is this a banned poster from before, that has joined up again ?
    12 Ebay sales in last 6 months ...all except a couple , under 50 bucks ..most of ebay OP feedback was from buying ,
    Planning now to do mostly wholesale hundreds of coins ?
    Mostly Private sales ? my past experience showing red ....

    And in regards to eBay - I buy when I'm bored on there- and list when I have spare time and the desk gets cluttered lol. My 350 100% positive feedback (except for one neutral that has no explanation) is something I would hope would back me on eBay.

  • MonsterCoinzMonsterCoinz Posts: 1,518 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @bestday said:
    Got a feeling about this thread ... Is this a banned poster from before, that has joined up again ?
    12 Ebay sales in last 6 months ...all except a couple , under 50 bucks ..most of ebay OP feedback was from buying

    I know him, have bought/sold with him and will vouch for him. And if you have some tin foil I can make you a hat. :)

    www.MonsterCoinz.com | My Toned Showcase

    Check out my iPhone app SlabReader!
  • CurrenSeeCurrenSee Posts: 85 ✭✭

    @bestday said:
    Got a feeling about this thread ... Is this a banned poster from before, that has joined up again ?
    12 Ebay sales in last 6 months ...all except a couple , under 50 bucks ..most of ebay OP feedback was from buying ,
    Planning now to do mostly wholesale hundreds of coins ?
    Mostly Private sales ? my past experience showing red ....

    Owen is probably the most trustworthy guy I know on Instagram. I have sent him coins to be graded by PCGS (without previously dealing with him) and the transaction was handled quickly and professionally. I've also bought toned dimes from him for my toned Roosevelt set that I've been building.

    I can see why you may be hesitant, but Owen is definitely the real deal.

    Instagram: bmgcoinsandcurrency

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  • Owen1793Owen1793 Posts: 368 ✭✭✭✭

    @AllCoinsRule said:
    Are you a pcgs authorized dealer or a collector's club member? If the former, how hard is to prove you're a dealer with extensive enough inventory?

    Search "pa_coins Instagram" on Google. That should give you a feel for my business. You should also check out all the positive feedback right above your comment from fellow respected forum members.

  • Owen1793Owen1793 Posts: 368 ✭✭✭✭

    @AllCoinsRule said:
    Are you a pcgs authorized dealer or a collector's club member? If the former, how hard is to prove you're a dealer with extensive enough inventory?

    And collectors club

  • treybenedicttreybenedict Posts: 442 ✭✭✭✭

    Owen is a great guy; he has helped me through many deals and has extended my knowledge of numismatics exponentially throughout my time knowing him. He is a stellar dealer, and the idea of questioning his authenticity makes me cringe on the inside. I also encourage anyone who is reading this post to join our instagram community by following me @treycoins or contacting me through a PM so I can help you set up an account. best regards, trey.

  • Owen1793Owen1793 Posts: 368 ✭✭✭✭

    Thank you for taking the time to comment gentlemen <3<3@mach1ne @CurrenSee @ChinaSilverandGoldCoins

  • TheDukeKTheDukeK Posts: 359 ✭✭✭

    @OwenSeymour said:

    @keets said:
    what are you doing to "give back" to the Hobby, or is it just a source of income for you??

    I'm just curious, do you think if numismatics is "just a source of income" for me, that I would spend hours creating this post and responding to everyone's questions here?

    Great answer :)

  • FranklinHalfAddictFranklinHalfAddict Posts: 688 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @bestday said:
    Got a feeling about this thread ... Is this a banned poster from before, that has joined up again ?
    12 Ebay sales in last 6 months ...all except a couple , under 50 bucks ..most of ebay OP feedback was from buying ,
    Planning now to do mostly wholesale hundreds of coins ?
    Mostly Private sales ? my past experience showing red ....

    I've purchased many coins from Owen over the past couple years. Even have sent him some coins to send to PCGS for me. He is no doubt a legitimate and trusted dealer.

  • Owen1793Owen1793 Posts: 368 ✭✭✭✭

    @TheDukeK said:

    @OwenSeymour said:

    @keets said:
    what are you doing to "give back" to the Hobby, or is it just a source of income for you??

    I'm just curious, do you think if numismatics is "just a source of income" for me, that I would spend hours creating this post and responding to everyone's questions here?

    Great answer :)

    So good infact, he seems to have forgotten to reply ;)

  • Owen1793Owen1793 Posts: 368 ✭✭✭✭

    @Coinstartled said:
    Well the sign has me convinced.

    ;)

    Dude wait till you see this next pic I'm bringing out the big guns you just wait

  • Owen1793Owen1793 Posts: 368 ✭✭✭✭

    @grote15 said:
    I give a lot of credit to Owen for coming on here to answer all these questions, even more so considering his age. His future certainly seems bright and i wish him lots of luck.

    Thank you! I appreciate the appreciation <3

  • bestdaybestday Posts: 4,242 ✭✭✭✭
    edited May 7, 2017 8:24PM

    @OwenSeymour said:

    @TheDukeK said:

    @OwenSeymour said:

    @keets said:
    what are you doing to "give back" to the Hobby, or is it just a source of income for you??

    I'm just curious, do you think if numismatics is "just a source of income" for me, that I would spend hours creating this post and responding to everyone's questions here?

    Great answer :)

    So good infact, he seems to have forgotten to reply ;)

    Lunch time break ending for Asian markets .. back to work
    some more replies ... then answer ..lol

  • Owen1793Owen1793 Posts: 368 ✭✭✭✭

    @bestday said:

    @OwenSeymour said:

    @TheDukeK said:

    @OwenSeymour said:

    @keets said:
    what are you doing to "give back" to the Hobby, or is it just a source of income for you??

    I'm just curious, do you think if numismatics is "just a source of income" for me, that I would spend hours creating this post and responding to everyone's questions here?

    Great answer :)

    So good infact, he seems to have forgotten to reply ;)

    Lunch time break ending for Asian markets .. back to work
    some more replies ... then answer ..lol

    Haha fair enough I'll cut him slack

  • keetskeets Posts: 25,351 ✭✭✭✭✭

    well, here I am.

    I tried to be civil via PM and Owen feels the need to insult and name call in private, I chalk that up to immaturity. I asked a simple question that he apparently took offense to and has now continued to rant about for the better part of a page within the thread. so sorry if I touched a nerve.

    I told you I wouldn't derail your thread by arguing within it, and I won't. if you need to feel I'm a coward and you have won some hollow victory, so be it.

    again, I simply asked a question and you answered it. move on from it.

  • Peace_dollar88Peace_dollar88 Posts: 1,228 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @CCCNumismatics said:
    I'm a bit late to the game, but did want to give my two cents that Owen Seymour is an exceedingly trustworthy individual who I have dealt with on many occasions. I have nothing but positive things to say about him and his business practices, and I look forward to doing business with him in the future.

    There is a saying, "Live life such that no one would believe it if someone spoke badly of you behind your back." Owen Seymour is a prime example of this and the business deals we have completed in the past speak much more loudly than any negative forum comment ever could.

    I am new to the PCGS forums so I have not yet established a reputation, so feel free to verify legitimacy on ebay at Coins-Currency-And-Curiosities or an instagram @CCCNumismatics

    Welcome to the forum @CCCNumismatics

  • boyernumismaticsboyernumismatics Posts: 473 ✭✭✭✭

    @CCCNumismatics said:
    I'm a bit late to the game, but did want to give my two cents that Owen Seymour is an exceedingly trustworthy individual who I have dealt with on many occasions. I have nothing but positive things to say about him and his business practices, and I look forward to doing business with him in the future.

    There is a saying, "Live life such that no one would believe it if someone spoke badly of you behind your back." Owen Seymour is a prime example of this and the business deals we have completed in the past speak much more loudly than any negative forum comment ever could.

    I am new to the PCGS forums so I have not yet established a reputation, so feel free to verify legitimacy on ebay at Coins-Currency-And-Curiosities or an instagram @CCCNumismatics

    Welcome aboard the boards!

  • RollermanRollerman Posts: 1,897 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @OwenSeymour said:

    @Gazes said:
    How old is your avg customer? What is the age range ? Thx

    14-25(ish). Virtually all under 35.

    Not to be a wise guy, but how do you know how old your customers are when you do Email bidding etc.? I think it's great that you have had such good success in the coin business.

    "Ain't None of Them play like him (Bix Beiderbecke) Yet."
    Louis Armstrong
  • Owen1793Owen1793 Posts: 368 ✭✭✭✭

    @Rollerman said:

    @OwenSeymour said:

    @Gazes said:
    How old is your avg customer? What is the age range ? Thx

    14-25(ish). Virtually all under 35.

    Not to be a wise guy, but how do you know how old your customers are when you do Email bidding etc.? I think it's great that you have had such good success in the coin business.

    I understand! Most of the customers who make it onto my email lists are people I've met on Instagram or at shows and I know them/their age from there.

  • VernoVerno Posts: 327 ✭✭✭

    Great thread, enjoy the banter...keep the questions coming to Owen....i will follow him on instagram using my finstagram persona

  • MorganMan94MorganMan94 Posts: 1,330 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I was a bit skeptical about Instagram at first but I joined a few days ago and I really enjoy it! There are a lot of nice coin pages to follow, a variety of nice coins for sale, and a bunch of younger enthusiasts. I am using my account strictly to look at and post some of my own coins and find it fun interacting with them, it isn't that much different than the forums.
    I also noticed Owen has over 6,000 followers (most I have seen for a coin-oriented account) so I have no doubt trusting him.
    It is also good to see some names on Instagram I recognize! Quite a few forum members.

  • Owen1793Owen1793 Posts: 368 ✭✭✭✭

    @MorganMan94 said:
    I was a bit skeptical about Instagram at first but I joined a few days ago and I really enjoy it! There are a lot of nice coin pages to follow, a variety of nice coins for sale, and a bunch of younger enthusiasts. I am using my account strictly to look at and post some of my own coins and find it fun interacting with them, it isn't that much different than the forums.
    I also noticed Owen has over 6,000 followers (most I have seen for a coin-oriented account) so I have no doubt trusting him.
    It is also good to see some names on Instagram I recognize! Quite a few forum members.

    I'm glad you're enjoying it! What is your Instagram name?

  • MorganMan94MorganMan94 Posts: 1,330 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @OwenSeymour said:

    @MorganMan94 said:
    I was a bit skeptical about Instagram at first but I joined a few days ago and I really enjoy it! There are a lot of nice coin pages to follow, a variety of nice coins for sale, and a bunch of younger enthusiasts. I am using my account strictly to look at and post some of my own coins and find it fun interacting with them, it isn't that much different than the forums.
    I also noticed Owen has over 6,000 followers (most I have seen for a coin-oriented account) so I have no doubt trusting him.
    It is also good to see some names on Instagram I recognize! Quite a few forum members.

    I'm glad you're enjoying it! What is your Instagram name?

    Iowacoinguy, I think you are already following me. Someone should start a thread to post all our Instagram usernames, I might do that later.

  • 1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 14,111 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome again @OwenSeymour
    I've been quiet here but I admire your enthusiasm.................and your ability to answer questions here in a timely manner.
    I'm sure you will be a great dealer. :smile:

    Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb, Ricko

    Bad transactions with : nobody to date

  • hchcoinhchcoin Posts: 4,837 ✭✭✭✭✭
  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,587 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 9, 2017 8:09PM

    Nevermind my question. I'm retiring and I wish you the best.

  • jwittenjwitten Posts: 5,232 ✭✭✭✭✭

    What the heck, I jumped in too! @elizabethtown_coins for those on there. Look me up, give me an add, or a shout out on yalls pages!

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